Triangle QRS has been rotated 90° to create triangle TUV. Using the image below, prove that perpendicular lines have opposite and reciprocal slopes. You must show all of your work to receive credit.
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh im srry ill attack a pic
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh ok
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
Do you know how to find slope?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ya its y2-1/x2-x1
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
Ok, so can you find the slopes of the 2 lines?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh so -2,5-2,5 and -5,2-5,2?
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OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
The points for one line are -5, 2 and -2, 5
Can you plug that into the formula?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
-7/3?
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
reverse that
OpenStudy (anonymous):
7/-3??
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
almost
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OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
3/-7
OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh ok what do i have to do next im not tyrinmg to boss u around just asking
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
What are the points for the second line?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
-7/3
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
Nope, the points for the second line are 2, 5 and 5, 2
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
srr its -3/3
OpenStudy (anonymous):
hello?
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
yes
OpenStudy (anonymous):
so like thats preety much it am i done?
OpenStudy (sleepyjess):
well, i'm not sure because the slopes are not reciprocals.
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